Midterm elections are still a
few months away, but now's a good time to start keeping score.
The
Honorable Duke Cunningham. Convicted
in the biggest bribery scandal in recent memory. Now residing in
federal prison. Replaced by Republican Brian Bilbray.
The
Honorable Tom DeLay. Resigned
effective June 9, 2006, but the U.S. Supreme Court says he has to stay on
the ballot.
The
Honorable Bob Ney. Announced
his retirement
on August 7, and retired right before the elections. Would have faced a tough fight in the November elections.
The
Honorable Cynthia McKinney. Defeated
in August 8 Georgia primary.
The
Honorable Mark Foley. Resigned
on September 29, amidst a scandal concerning sexually explicit communication
with a former House page. He probably would have won his district
easily.
The
Honorable Don Sherwood. Defeated
in general election; his 5-year affair with a women 35 years younger
than he didn't help this family values conservative.
The
Honorable Conrad Burns. Defeated
in general election. Burns
was a favorite recipient of tainted Abramoff money.
The
Honorable Curt Weldon. Defeated
in general election.